Iron Maiden No Wait Stow by Pollyseon: An engineer and a hairdresser -- both self-proclaimed beauty addicts -- teamed up to create a five-piece travel ensemble targeted at the hair-obsessed. Among them: a heat-resistant bag that lets you stow a hot styling wand. It also features a heat-resistant retractable mat and a zippered interior that prevents kinks in the power cord. Pollyseon

Travelon's Waterproof Portfolio for Tablet: This air- and water-tight tablet cover keeps moisture, dust and sand at bay. Added bonus: If the device does land in the water, a foam insert keeps it from sinking. Plus, the touch screen and camera remain functional and the cover converts to an easel stand for easier reading or typing. Available in June. Travelon

Urban Crew Campus Laptop Backpack by iSafe: This nylon backpack will not only carry your laptop; it'll sound the alarm if someone tries to steal from you. It's roomy, with seven zippered compartments, and contains two battery-powered sirens (louder than a car alarm, the manufacturer says), plus a high-intensity strobe light that can be activated with the pull of a cord. Handout

Torq, Briggs & Riley's first hard-sided luggage collection is made of automotive-grade polycarbonate-composite material with a 'secret' middle layer that prevents cracking, and comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. Available in three sizes, the bags zip open in an 80/20 configuration instead of the traditional 50/50 clam-shell design, which makes for easier packing and unpacking. Plus, the carry-on bag includes a protective exterior pocket. Handout

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Travelon's Waterproof Portfolio for Tablet: This air- and water-tight tablet cover keeps moisture, dust and sand at bay. Added bonus: If the device does land in the water, a foam insert keeps it from sinking. Plus, the touch screen and camera remain functional and the cover converts to an easel stand for easier reading or typing. Available in June.(Photo: Travelon)

Compartmentalization. New suitcases are equipped with multiple pockets and designated compartments for super-organized packing.

Hard-sided luggage with exterior pockets. New bags from Briggs & Riley, Delsey, Travelpro and Guess offer added protection with the convenience of easy-access exterior compartments to stow laptops and other gear.

Here's a look at some new items to consider adding to your travel arsenal.

Genius Packer 22" Carry-On

Ideal for travelers who unapologetically admit to obsessive-compulsive disorder when it comes to packing, this hyper-organized bag has compartments for socks, underwear and electronic gadgets, including a mobile charger and mini speakers (both $28). It contains a zip-out toiletry kit, water-bottle holder and magazine pocket, and a compressible zip-out laundry bag with exterior laundry chute, so dirty clothes never touch clean ones. It is regulation carry-on size but expands to add 25% more space. geniuspack.com; $198

Urban Crew Campus Laptop Backpack by iSafe

This nylon backpack will not only carry your laptop, it'll sound the alarm if someone tries to steal it. It's roomy, with seven zippered compartments, and contains two battery-powered sirens (louder than a car alarm, the manufacturer says), plus a high-intensity strobe light that can be activated with the pull of a cord. iSafealarmbags.com; $49.99-$89.99

Travelon's Waterproof Portfolio for Tablet

This air- and water-tight tablet cover keeps moisture, dust and sand at bay. Added bonus: If the device does land in the water, a foam insert keeps it from sinking. Plus, the tablet's touchscreen and camera remain functional through the cover, and it converts to an easel stand for easier reading or typing. travelonbags.com; available in June, $40.00

Iron Maiden No Wait Stow by Pollyseon

An engineer and a hairdresser — both self-proclaimed "beauty addicts" — teamed up to create a five-piece travel ensemble targeted at the hair-obsessed. Among them: a heat-resistant bag that lets you stow a hot styling wand. It also features a heat-resistant retractable mat and a zippered interior that prevents kinks in the power cord. Pollyseon.com; in nylon, $59 or recycled plastic, $69

Travel Happens, Sealed Wet Bag by Itzy Ritzy

Colorful patterned zippered bags keep wet stuff such as swimsuits and diapers from mixing it up with other contents of your luggage. The 100% cotton bags have PVC-free sealed interiors and are washable. Itzyritzy.com; $15.95-$17.95 for medium (11x14 inches); $21.95 for large (14x17 inches)

Briggs & Riley Torq collection

The luggage maker's first hard-sided collection is made of automotive-grade polycarbonate composite material with a "secret" middle layer that prevents cracking, and comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. Available in three sizes, the bags zip open in an 80/20 configuration instead of the traditional 50/50 clam-shell design, which makes for easier packing and unpacking. Plus, the carry-on bag includes a protective exterior pocket. briggs-riley.com; available this spring, $479-$569